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***** Motors Chat - Round 5*****

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  • #7832
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,978 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    Kaiser D wrote: »
    Ive tried loads of places, nowhere has what I want, and Micks garage will ring me back.
    Ill try main dealers I guess.

    Give CHS in Newry a ring


  • #7833
    toastedpickles
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,605 ✭✭✭toastedpickles


    Kaiser D wrote: »
    Ive tried loads of places, nowhere has what I want, and Micks garage will ring me back.
    Ill try main dealers I guess.

    Don't bother with that shower at micks garage, they'l probably send out the wrong parts :rolleyes:


  • #7834
    CianRyan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,728 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    Can anyone advise the best way to get from Tallaght to Swords via public transport?
    I'm trying to figure out if I can apply for a job in Airside, I don't mind a long (2 hour?) commute as it would only be until I have my car going and it would be cut to a half hour...

    Airport bus or one town and one out?


  • #7835
    joujoujou
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,408 ✭✭✭✭joujoujou
    Unregistered Users


    Kaiser D wrote: »
    [...]
    Ill try main dealers I guess.
    What engine? 7M... ?

    It'll be approx 80 notes AFAIK.

    And if it is 7M* indeed, bear in mind that factory service manual has an error regarding head bolts torque specifications (thus a common problem with blown head gasket) - it says 76 Nm and proper one is 102 Nm.


  • #7836
    CianRyan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,728 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    OSI wrote: »
    http://hittheroad.ie/

    The swords express makes it barely longer than driving to town in the morning!
    Thank you!


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  • #7837
    Dord
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,815 ✭✭✭✭Dord


    coolisin wrote: »

    €400 euro on new tyres at the weekend, devastated!!
    €160 on new battery and programmed in!

    If I were you, I'd pass the details of whoever did this work onto the Gardai. Perhaps a new key was coded whilst other things were done. :eek:


  • #7838
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,917 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    Dord wrote: »
    If I were you, I'd pass the details of whoever did this work onto the Gardai. Perhaps a new key was coded whilst other things were done. :eek:

    Be the lampin' fook why didn't this click before now?? :pac:


  • #7839
    tossy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,598 ✭✭✭tossy


    Dord wrote: »
    If I were you, I'd pass the details of whoever did this work onto the Gardai. Perhaps a new key was coded whilst other things were done. :eek:

    Pass OSI details on the cops too he seemed to have a a pic of it very handy hmmmmm :D


  • #7840
    Dord
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,815 ✭✭✭✭Dord


    tossy wrote: »
    Pass OSI details on the cops too he seemed to have a a pic of it very handy hmmmmm :D

    ...and he's conveniently selling his own car to make room! It all clicks into place! :eek::pac::D


  • #7841
    Noccy_Mondy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,845 ✭✭✭Noccy_Mondy


    GvidoR wrote: »
    I was. Does this place look familiar? :P

    30LzZE0l.jpg

    There's one cúnting street in that town that always annoys me. It's the tiny narrow one that brings you down to supervalu :mad:


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  • #7842
    coolisin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,792 ✭✭✭coolisin


    Thanks dord.

    The tyre place I've being using has being the garage I've being using since I got the car so no suspicions!
    Unless the staff are involved.

    The guy who coded the battery doesnt know where I live however he works on higher end cars to mine so I'd trust him!
    He's also local around these parts!


  • #7843
    ba_barabus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,585 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    coolisin wrote: »
    Thanks dord.

    The tyre place I've being using has being the garage I've being using since I got the car so no suspicions!
    Unless the staff are involved.

    The guy who coded the battery doesnt know where I live however he works on higher end cars to mine so I'd trust him!
    He's also local around these parts!

    Sorry to hear about this. I'll keep an eye out.


  • #7844
    ba_barabus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,585 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    Alfa diagnosis is in, failed EGR Valve.

    Now where can i get a good cheap one online that's worth buying.

    This one worth buying?

    http://www.mister-auto.ie/en/egr-valve/alfa-romeo-159-1-9-jtdm-16v-150hp_v18930_g1145.html


  • #7845
    toastedpickles
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,605 ✭✭✭toastedpickles


    126 euro for a cps sensor :( my poor wallet has just become poorer, heres to hoping!


  • #7846
    Kaiser D
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,880 ✭✭✭Kaiser D


    IT HAS ARRIVED!
    10253109_708738699168357_1780427485_o.jpg?oh=00c40f50b975abe1c895a6479f2d21c3&oe=53479500&__gda__=1397174789_a1398a118204e35f1c2c2d48a2772bf6
    Not quite the Ventora I wanted, but it'll do.


  • #7847
    Chris_Heilong
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,972 ✭✭✭Chris_Heilong


    Kaiser D wrote: »
    IT HAS ARRIVED!
    10253109_708738699168357_1780427485_o.jpg?oh=00c40f50b975abe1c895a6479f2d21c3&oe=53479500&__gda__=1397174789_a1398a118204e35f1c2c2d48a2772bf6
    Not quite the Ventora I wanted, but it'll do.

    Mark 3 Supra, nice. Does it have the same engine as me or is it a 2litre?

    Edit: the 1jz was Japan only.


  • #7848
    Kaiser D
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,880 ✭✭✭Kaiser D


    Chris_Heilong wrote: »
    Mark 3 Supra, nice. Does it have the same engine as me or is it a 2litre?

    Edit: the 1jz was Japan only.

    Its 3.0i non-turbo, auto

    I can just see CianRyan recoiling in horror at the thoughts :p


  • #7849
    ba_barabus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,585 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    Guys, has Mister Auto improved their delivery speed? I'm thinking of getting an EGR valve from them and would like it by Friday if I order tonight.


  • #7850
    Chris_Heilong
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,972 ✭✭✭Chris_Heilong


    Kaiser D wrote: »
    Its 3.0i non-turbo, auto

    I can just see CianRyan recoiling in horror at the thoughts :p

    Its still a Supra.:D:D


  • #7851
    Kaiser D
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,880 ✭✭✭Kaiser D


    Chris_Heilong wrote: »
    Its still a Supra.:D:D

    Exactly, and its bloody amazing to drive.


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  • #7852
    Bpmull
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,031 ✭✭✭Bpmull


    ba_barabus wrote: »
    Guys, has Mister Auto improved their delivery speed? I'm thinking of getting an EGR valve from them and would like it by Friday if I order tonight.

    I couldn't see you having it by Friday tbh. I ordered wipers with them granted it was last years but it took 6-7 working days at least. Try micksgarage ?


  • #7853
    ba_barabus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,585 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    Bpmull wrote: »
    I couldn't see you having it by Friday tbh. I ordered wipers with them granted it was last years but it took 6-7 working days at least. Try micksgarage ?

    I remembered people having problems with them alright.


  • #7854
    Bpmull
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,031 ✭✭✭Bpmull


    ba_barabus wrote: »
    I remembered people having problems with them alright.

    It's their biggest problem is the delivery. I do t know where most of the stuff is dispatched but afaik the wipers I got came from France :confused: in other news my golf is filthy already. I'm going to give it a good clean at the weekend. The sooner are new house is finished being renovated and were moved the better. As until then the golf will spend a lot of its time hauling stuff around and is towing a trailer most days.

    Had to get premixed cement today. I nearly cried as it was loaded into the trailer and I see the wheels getting closer and closer to the wheel arch. Still plenty of power to pull the weight. Ah it's not too bad were hoping to be in in 2 weeks and it will never see a trailer again after that.


  • #7855
    pred racer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,378 ✭✭✭pred racer


    ba_barabus wrote: »
    Alfa diagnosis is in, failed EGR Valve.

    Now where can i get a good cheap one online that's worth buying.

    This one worth buying?

    http://www.mister-auto.ie/en/egr-valve/alfa-romeo-159-1-9-jtdm-16v-150hp_v18930_g1145.html

    I'd be surprised if it actually failed (not working is different than failed)
    Fwiw I wouldn't buy wiper blades from mister auto.
    Lots of them on ebay (same part for fiat, Opel, Saab and lancia)
    If you want a contact to get genuine Alfa parts pm me.
    Next time you're down home I'll show you how to take the egr off and clean it if you like (very simple)

    Btw can I have your old one? I want to try something;)


  • #7856
    Old diesel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,430 ✭✭✭Old diesel


    Kaiser D wrote: »
    Exactly, and its bloody amazing to drive.

    "its bloody amazing to drive"

    That's the most important thing :D:D


  • #7857
    Chris_Heilong
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,972 ✭✭✭Chris_Heilong


    I have been less active on there forums of late as I have been busy with this.
    2014-03-22223941.jpg


  • #7858
    Sobanek
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,350 ✭✭✭Sobanek


    So, went to see Valdas today to have my BMW properly checked.
    And it's painful. 900 euros to get her to near-mint condition mechanically.

    To do:
    - Diff Back Bush
    - Rear Top Stud Bushes
    - Front Anti Roll bar bushes
    - Rear trailing arm bushes
    - Exhaust middle box welded
    - Rear brake pads + discs
    - Gearbox bolts missing
    - Rear top mounts
    - Tracking
    - Full service (oil and filters)
    - ABS Sensor

    All will be done next Wednesday.


  • #7859
    pred racer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,378 ✭✭✭pred racer


    Sobanek wrote: »
    So, went to see Valdas today to have my BMW properly checked.
    And it's painful. 900 euros to get her to near-mint condition mechanically.

    To do:
    - Diff Back Bush
    - Rear Top Stud Bushes
    - Front Anti Roll bar bushes
    - Rear trailing arm bushes
    - Exhaust middle box welded
    - Rear brake pads + discs
    - Gearbox bolts missing
    - Rear top mounts
    - Tracking
    - Full service (oil and filters)
    - ABS Sensor

    All will be done next Wednesday.

    Sounds like a decent price for all that!


  • #7860
    Sobanek
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,350 ✭✭✭Sobanek


    pred racer wrote: »
    Sounds like a decent price for all that!

    Ah yes, and that includes labor too, but it's still 900 quid and it hurts :P
    Sound fella and would recommend him to anyone - he really knows his stuff.


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  • #7861
    Supergurrier
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,295 ✭✭✭Supergurrier


    So i was flicking through DD looking for a Manual 335I

    Awww man why :phttp://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-335i-petrol-coupe/6668870


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